MrHunter check your PM's
I have a SOT. Easy to get on/off, water drains out of holes in the foot wells, easy to accessorize (rod holder, gps, ff), allows you to sit side saddle and fish, well(s) allow you to store stuff with easy access. Yes, you do get wet but stocking waders (with the belt) and a dry top and you can fish whenever, and where ever. They are typically very difficult to tip unless you are riding surf. You can even tell your wife/gf that you are going to work out and not really be lying.
REI has a decent selection and during their annual sale everything is 10-20% off. You can also talk with some of the places that rent them as they tend to have a big sell off of them, but it is usually at the end of the season.
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